Forests & woodlands · East of England
Betty's Fen
In or near North Lopham.
Betty's Fen is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road · 9.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Betty's Fen is woodland in Norfolk, East of England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 9.7 km away. Postcode area IP22.
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Official information
Bettys Fen is a nature reserve that forms part of the Blo' Norton Fen Site of Special Scientific Interest. It features a mix of restored wetland and woodland, providing habitat for various wildlife, including teal and banded demoiselles, while offering limited permissive access for visitors.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Blo' Norton and Thelnetham Fens SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Betty's Fen is a forest located in Blo' Norton, Norfolk, in the East of England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Blo' Norton and Thelnetham Fens SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3726, 0.9594
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Blo' Norton
- Postcode
- IP22 2JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road — 9.7 km
- Official site
- www.lohp.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w233510089 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Betty's Fen?
- Betty's Fen is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP22 2JH), in the parish of Blo' Norton.
- What is Betty's Fen?
- Betty's Fen is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Betty's Fen?
- The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP22 2JH.
- Is Betty's Fen a protected site?
- Yes — Betty's Fen is part of the Blo' Norton and Thelnetham Fens SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Betty's Fen free to visit?
- Yes, Betty's Fen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Betty's Fen?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP22 2JH. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.